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lustrous

adjective

Reflecting light

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Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
S
Contains
US
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. Reflecting light

    “Glistening bodies of swimmers”

adjective

  1. Brilliant

    “Set a lustrous example for others to follow”

adjective

  1. Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

    “Bright silver candlesticks”

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Glistening bodies of swimmers
The horse's glossy coat
Lustrous auburn hair
Saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
Shining white enamel
Set a lustrous example for others to follow
Lustrous actors of the time
Bright silver candlesticks
A burnished brass knocker
She brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
Rows of shining glasses
Shiny black patents

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